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Summer is a great time to travel, and to explore the National Parks. Even if you can't make it to one of the parks this summer, we have some fun book ideas to help you explore the parks across the US. From coffee table photo books, children's books about being a park ranger, and various mystery series taking place in the National Parks, there's something for everyone to enjoy about these national treasures. Enjoy these suggestions? Looking for a new book to read? Book Match is a book recommendation program offered through AC Library. Check out the website at the top of the list to go to the Book Match page.

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Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You c...Show more Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the matchmakers will send you a list. Show less

America's National Parks

America's National Parks

by Ward, Alexa

Book - 2019

A kid's guide to the National Parks. "Explores America's 60 national parks, from Acadia's seaside cliffs and coves to Zion's red valleys, uncovering each destination's best secrets, surprises, sights, activities, and animals." A kid's guide to the National Parks. "Explores America's 60 national parks, from Acadia's seaside cliffs and coves to Zion's red valleys, uncovering each destination's best secrets, surprises, sights, activities, and animals." Show less

A kid's guide to the National Parks. "Explores America's 60 national parks, from Acadia's seaside cliffs and coves to Zion's red valleys, uncovering each destination's best secrets, surprises, sights, activities, and animals." A kid's guide to the National Parks. "Explores America's 60 national parks, from Acadia's seaside cliffs and coves to Zion's red valleys, uncovering each destination's best secrets, surprises, sights, activities, and animals." Show less

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National Parks of the U.S.A

National Parks of the U.S.A

by Siber, Kate

Book - 2018

A kids guide to some of the most well-known National Parks. "Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its mos...Show more A kids guide to some of the most well-known National Parks. "Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures." Show less

A kids guide to some of the most well-known National Parks. "Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its mos...Show more A kids guide to some of the most well-known National Parks. "Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures." Show less

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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

by Chin, Jason

Book - 2017

"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain." "An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain." Show less

"An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain." "An exploration of the Grand Canyon on a grand scale, as only Jason Chin can illustrate and explain." Show less

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If I Were A Park Ranger

If I Were A Park Ranger

by Stier, Catherine

Picture Book - 2019

"A group of kids imagine all the duties and responsibilities of U.S. National Park Rangers." "A group of kids imagine all the duties and responsibilities of U.S. National Park Rangers." Show less

"A group of kids imagine all the duties and responsibilities of U.S. National Park Rangers." "A group of kids imagine all the duties and responsibilities of U.S. National Park Rangers." Show less

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The National Parks

The National Parks

An Illustrated History

by Heacox, Kim

Book - 2016

A photographic celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the creation of the National Park system. A photographic celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the creation of the National Park system. Show less

A photographic celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the creation of the National Park system. A photographic celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the creation of the National Park system. Show less

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The National Parks

The National Parks

An American Legacy : Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service

by Shive, Ian

Book - 2017

... "The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today's leading national park photographer, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country." ... "The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today's leading national park photographer, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country." Show less

... "The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today's leading national park photographer, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country." ... "The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today's leading national park photographer, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country." Show less

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Knitting the National Parks

Knitting the National Parks

63 Easy-to-follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the US National Parks

by Bates, Nancy

Book - 2022

"Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks." "Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks." Show less

"Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks." "Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks." Show less

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National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks

National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks

by Waterman, Jonathan

Book - 2019

"Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and avai...Show more "Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes." Show less

"Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and avai...Show more "Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes." Show less

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USA's National Parks

USA's National Parks

by St. Louis, Regis

Book - 2024

The 2024 updated travel guide to the National Parks. The 2024 updated travel guide to the National Parks. Show less

The 2024 updated travel guide to the National Parks. The 2024 updated travel guide to the National Parks. Show less

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Leave Only Footprints

Leave Only Footprints

by Knighton, Conor

eBook - 2020

"The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer." "The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer." Show less

"The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer." "The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer." Show less

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Track of the Cat

Track of the Cat

by Barr, Nevada

eBook - 2003

"Anna Pigeon takes a job as a park ranger looking for peace in the wilderness-but finds murder instead. The first novel featuring park ranger Anna Pi...Show more "Anna Pigeon takes a job as a park ranger looking for peace in the wilderness-but finds murder instead. The first novel featuring park ranger Anna Pigeon is reissued. When a fellow ranger is killed and his death is ruled a mountain lion attack, Anna's suspicions are raised. It's up to her to save the protected cats from the prejudiced locals--and prove the kill was the work of a species far less rare." Show less

"Anna Pigeon takes a job as a park ranger looking for peace in the wilderness-but finds murder instead. The first novel featuring park ranger Anna Pi...Show more "Anna Pigeon takes a job as a park ranger looking for peace in the wilderness-but finds murder instead. The first novel featuring park ranger Anna Pigeon is reissued. When a fellow ranger is killed and his death is ruled a mountain lion attack, Anna's suspicions are raised. It's up to her to save the protected cats from the prejudiced locals--and prove the kill was the work of a species far less rare." Show less

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Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

by Landau, A. J.

Book - 2024

"In a daring, brutal act of terrorism, an explosion rocks and topples the Statue of Liberty. Special Agent Michael Walker of the National Park Servic...Show more "In a daring, brutal act of terrorism, an explosion rocks and topples the Statue of Liberty. Special Agent Michael Walker of the National Park Service is awakened by his boss with that news and sent to New York as the agent-in-charge. Not long after he lands, he learns two things - one that Gina Delgado of the FBI has been placed in charge of the investigation as the lead of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and two, that threats of a second terrorism attack are already being called into the media." Show less

"In a daring, brutal act of terrorism, an explosion rocks and topples the Statue of Liberty. Special Agent Michael Walker of the National Park Servic...Show more "In a daring, brutal act of terrorism, an explosion rocks and topples the Statue of Liberty. Special Agent Michael Walker of the National Park Service is awakened by his boss with that news and sent to New York as the agent-in-charge. Not long after he lands, he learns two things - one that Gina Delgado of the FBI has been placed in charge of the investigation as the lead of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and two, that threats of a second terrorism attack are already being called into the media." Show less

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Vanishing Edge

Vanishing Edge

A Novel

by Kells, Claire

Book - 2021

"Brought in as chief investigator when a party of campers go missing, 32-year-old Felicity Harland must place her trust in a Navy SEAL turned park ra...Show more "Brought in as chief investigator when a party of campers go missing, 32-year-old Felicity Harland must place her trust in a Navy SEAL turned park ranger when the investigation takes them from the wilderness to the streets of Los Angeles where the grisly truth comes to light." Show less

"Brought in as chief investigator when a party of campers go missing, 32-year-old Felicity Harland must place her trust in a Navy SEAL turned park ra...Show more "Brought in as chief investigator when a party of campers go missing, 32-year-old Felicity Harland must place her trust in a Navy SEAL turned park ranger when the investigation takes them from the wilderness to the streets of Los Angeles where the grisly truth comes to light." Show less

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The Last Ranger

The Last Ranger

A Novel

by Heller, Peter

Book - 2023

"A lush and vivid mystery set in Yellowstone National Park where a skirmish between a local hunter and a wolf biologist turns violent, and a park ranger, facing his own personal demons, sets out to determine what really happened." "A lush and vivid mystery set in Yellowstone National Park where a skirmish between a local hunter and a wolf biologist turns violent, and a park ranger, facing his own personal demons, sets out to determine what really happened." Show less

"A lush and vivid mystery set in Yellowstone National Park where a skirmish between a local hunter and a wolf biologist turns violent, and a park ranger, facing his own personal demons, sets out to determine what really happened." "A lush and vivid mystery set in Yellowstone National Park where a skirmish between a local hunter and a wolf biologist turns violent, and a park ranger, facing his own personal demons, sets out to determine what really happened." Show less

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Subpar Parks

Subpar Parks

America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors

by Share, Amber

eBook - 2021

"Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible be...Show more "Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America's national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors." Show less

"Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible be...Show more "Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America's national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors." Show less

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